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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.96, 356.84 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.96, 356.84 and 185.12 is: 255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.96 : 356.84 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.96/356.84 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.96x = 356.84 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.96x = 66,058.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,058.22/258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.09

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